An Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics : The Finite Volume Method

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Summary: A good introduction to CFD
Review: Having first started to read Numerical Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow by Patankar and finding it a little complex, this book set out the fundamentals in a logical way. The use of examples throughout the book were a good learning tool.

A good introductory book to using CFD.

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Summary: Good Intro To Finite Volume Method Circa 1990
Review: I titled this almost recent book(1995) in such a way because it presents methods that are somewhat outdated as compared to the publishing date.

Having said that, it is a clear introduction to the subject regarding implicit finite volume calculations. It definitely provides enough detail to cobble together a working code if one so desires and nicely covers a lot of small extras that are important in understanding the development of the method. However, it really does not advance the subject much beyond Patankar's book (1980) and it is a little distressing that it misses out on recent advances to this area of CFD. Most notably is that it presents the only solution to pressure-velocity coupling problem to be the staggered grid : well yes that method is robust, but since before 1990 people have been successfully writing robust codes using co-located grids which are really a lot more friendly to work with (especially if one is considering unstructured grids). Also more modern matrix solution methods are currently usually used than are mentioned in the book. Also it does not mention the advantages of multi-grid methods. But all of these are quibbles for a book titled, "An Introduction ..."

For the professional practioner or those looking for a more encompassing and up to date book on the topic I recommend they look at the book by Ferzinger and Peric. However that book is much more advanced in the presentation of the material and might not be suitable to some people as an introduction.

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Summary: A great introduction
Review: If your new or interested in the field of CFD this book with introduction to cfd by john d anderson should be in your personal library. Great book by a great price

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Summary: good to jumpstart in CFD
Review: it is very good book in CFD for novice people.